Corporate Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester-based corporate solicitor role with a leading M&A team, offering high-quality transactional work and early client exposure.

We are seeking an ambitious lawyer with about 1–5 PQE to join a supportive national practice and progress through the ranks, developing strong drafting, negotiation and relationship-building skills on major transactions.

Qualifications

• 1–5 PQE in corporate law
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Excellent client-facing abilities

Responsibilities

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and other corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating share and business asset purchase agreements
• Supporting private equity investments and management transactions
• Managing due diligence, data-room and disclosure exercises
• Preparing disclosure letters and supporting documentation
• Assisting with IPOs, equity fundraisings and other public company matters
• Advising on reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder agreements
• Supporting business development initiatives and pitches

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Private equity

Equity capital markets

Joint ventures

Job description

Talented lawyer sought for top corporate solicitor job in Manchester by leading M&A team

Corporate Solicitor - Manchester

M&A, Private Equity and Corporate Transactions | Hybrid Working | £62,000 - £79,000

The role would suit an ambitious mid-level corporate solicitor with approximately 1 to 5 PQE who is looking for high-quality transactional work, early client exposure and a clear opportunity to progress within a supportive national practice.

More about this growing corporate team

The corporate practice advises a broad range of businesses, investors and management teams on matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Business and asset sales
• Equity capital markets
• Joint ventures
• Corporate reorganisations
• Shareholder and LLP arrangements

What to expect

Depending on your experience, your work will include:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and other corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating share and business asset purchase agreements
• Supporting private equity investments and management transactions
• Managing due diligence, data-room and disclosure exercises
• Preparing disclosure letters and supporting documentation
• Assisting with IPOs, equity fundraisings and other public company matters
• Advising on reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder agreements
• Supporting business development initiatives and pitches

You will work alongside experienced corporate lawyers while taking increasing responsibility for your own matters. The successful candidate will benefit from early client contact and the opportunity to lead appropriate workstreams and transactions.

The role is designed to progress and promote candidates through the ranks giving them the tools to lead on major transactions.

Who they are looking for

The Partners are looking for strong drafting and technical skills complemented by excellent 'soft' skills eg in terms of communication, negotiation and developing relationships etc.

We are looking to speak with ambitious lawyers with a talent for problem solving and a passion for advising companies to achieve their aims and objectives.

This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established national corporate practice while becoming an important member of its Manchester team. The position offers high-quality work, experienced support, genuine client exposure and excellent prospects for career progression.